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BK12 WHN

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

189,436 mi
Last recorded189,436 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 WHN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 189,436 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 173,336 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 160,473 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 150,709 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 137,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 127,144 miles

Nearside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 122,461 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 94,286 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 75,788 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 51,822 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 21,847 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' light scratches (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 7,077 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 7,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Up?

Based on 1,165,022 MOT tests across 126,770 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
4,276
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
126,770
On UK Roads
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BK12 WHN is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Up models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 44,940 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Volkswagen Up typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Volkswagen Up is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK12 WHN registered?

BK12 WHN is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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The MOT history for BK12 WHN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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